Jose Mourinho spent long periods of last season bemoaning his lack of a 'real striker' - but this pre season he is putting in the hours to get exactly what he wants.

At Chelsea's Waldarena training base in Austria, the Chelsea boss has been spending a lot of time with his new £32million hitman Diego Costa, working to ensure that the 25-year-old knows what his new manager expects of him.

Mourinho's man-management skills have long been lauded as the best around. Back in his first spell at Stamford Bridge in 2004, he told Frank Lampard he was the best player in the world - and the prolific midfielder went on to guide the Blues to their first title in 50 years.

First goal: Petr Cech, back in training with the first team, tries to get to a Luis shot across the goal

Now, Mourinho looks to be giving Costa the same treatment in the hope the addition of a proven goalscorer can help Chelsea go two marks better in the Premier League and the Champions League.

In the second session of their Austrian training camp, Mourinho was often spotted having a word in Costa's ear, pointing out where he wanted to be and explaining his tactics.

He wants the former Atletico forward to hit the ground running - and not to become the latest of Chelsea's scrapheap of failed big money striker purchases.

And Costa, who had a difficult World Cup as Spain were knocked out in the group stage, looked to be pleased with how things are going since joining up with Chelsea's squad - smiling and posing for selfies with fans.

Elsewhere, Petr Cech was back with the first team, fielding shots from new boy Filipe Luis among others as Chelsea prepare for their third pre season game on Wednesday against RZ Pellets.

Let me take a selfie: Costa and Fabregas both pose for photos with Chelsea's fans at their Austria base

Back in town: Gary Cahill escapes the attentions of Lewis Baker and Nemanja Matic to play a pass

Relief: Mo Salah, fresh from the news he is not required for military service, takes possession of the ball

Not-so-hot-shot: Cesar Azpilicueta aims a shot which Cech saves - the full back has just one goal for Chelsea

Doing well: Mourinho's gesture appears to show his appreciation for the players' work in Austria

Taking it seriously: Skipper John Terry calls for the ball during a game organised by Mourinho

Utility man: Branislav Ivanovic, who played up front against Wimbledon at the weekend, tackles Dominic Solanke

Familiar territory: Ivanovic tries to get a diving header past Cech at the Waldarena

Mr Nice Guy: Costa signs autographs at the Waldarena in Austria and is joined by former Atletico team mate Filipe Luis

Get into the groove: Cech will have been relieved to make his return with Thibaut Courtois threatening his place

Youth vs new: Nathaniel Chalobah comes up against Fabregas in a midfield duel